Christmas can be a busy and stressful time for individuals. Children become extremely excited as their expectations increase and their parents often become more and more tired as the demands of the season increase.
There are five specific things you can do to enjoy this Christmas even more than you might have in the past:
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Parenting – 5 Things You Can Do This Christmas To Keep Your Sanity
Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting, Holidays, Parenting, tagged child, Christmas, parent, tradition on December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How to Be a Gift-Giving Success at Christmas!
Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting, Holidays, Money, Organizing, Problem-solving, Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, gift, grandchild, grandparent on December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have six grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 14 years of age. Each year I have tried to shop for the “perfect” gift for each. Then I would spend hours and considerable money wrapping, labelling, packaging and shipping parcels. Sometimes I would get a telephone thank you and sometimes I would phone [...]
Grandparenting
Posted in Family, Grandparenting, tagged child, grandparent, parent on November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I once read an article that asked “Why do grandparents and their grandchildren get along so well?” The answer was “Common Enemy”.
I’m sure that the intent of this story was to illicit a chuckle from the reader but often, in my private practise, I see an unhealthy alliance between these two separate generations against the [...]
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- Almost ready for the flight to Saskatoon. Will be with two sons and their families - four grandchildren - for a week.Better sleep tonight!==========================2 days ago
- “Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!” Amanda Bradley==========================4 days ago
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